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SP55 ULK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ULK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres small cuts on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2015 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres small cuts on sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil filler cap missing

offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear brake sticking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,308 miles

rear silencer coroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs coroded

rear silencer coroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,328 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear mudguard insecure

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise n/s/f washer jet is not hitting the screen

Pass 25 Aug 2008 16,308 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SP55 ULK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP55 ULK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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